Welder​/Fabricator

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Welder / Fabricator

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services, supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Whether based in Troy, MI, safety and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

We are seeking a Welder / Fabricator to join our Fabrication team. This role plays a critical part in producing high‑quality welded and fabricated components that meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations. The Welder / Fabricator supports Trystar’s mission to become the world’s foremost custom power solution provider by delivering safe, accurate, and reliable work every day.

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

• Perform TIG welding on aluminum materials, utilizing precise heat control and filler metal to create strong and aesthetically appealing welds.
• Clean and prepare aluminum surfaces for welding, removing any contaminants or impurities that could affect the quality of the weld.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including selecting the appropriate TIG welding torch, gas flow, and amperage, based on the thickness and type of aluminum being welded.
• Inspect finished welds for defects and discontinuities, using visual inspection and non‑destructive testing methods as required to ensure the product being manufactured meets required specifications.
• Work with a variety of welding joint configurations, such as butt joints, lap joints, and fillet welds, depending on the project's specifications.
• Safely handle and move aluminum materials and welded components during the welding process.

• Operate fabrication equipment such as brake presses, punch presses, saws, grinders, and welding equipment.
• Fabricate parts and assemblies using blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Measure, cut, fit, and assemble materials to precise specifications.

• Perform basic quality checks to ensure conformance to specifications – including welds, fabricated parts, and steel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with team members, team leads, and supervisors to meet production goals.
• Support continuous improvement and process efficiency initiatives.
• Accurately record production data in Epicor.
• Read, comprehend, and execute processes and procedures according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) which are necessary to properly operate the equipment and manufacture the product.
• Examine and verify the integrity of aluminum materials to ensure they meet the required quality standards before welding.

• Must have experience in primarily TIG welding and MIG welding.
• Proficiency in TIG welding techniques, particularly on aluminum materials, to produce high‑quality welds with minimal defects.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with different grades and types of aluminum and their corresponding welding requirements.
• Two years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
• Weld small and large components such as…